excessive caution
Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words
too much caution
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Examples (10)
- Their excessive caution in the market led them to miss out on a major investment opportunity.
- While some prudence is necessary, excessive caution can stifle innovation within a company.
- He approached dating with such excessive caution that he never actually asked anyone out.
- The government's excessive caution in approving the new drug has been criticized by patient advocacy groups.
- Sometimes, you just have to take a leap of faith; excessive caution will only hold you back.
- Critics argue that the new safety regulations are a product of excessive caution and will hinder economic growth.
- The project manager's excessive caution resulted in multiple delays and budget overruns.
- Her therapist helped her realize that her excessive caution stemmed from a deep-seated fear of failure.
- Living with excessive caution can lead to a life filled with regret for the chances not taken.
- In an era of discovery, excessive caution is the enemy of progress.